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February 2004

MegaShepherd
James Meeks is pastor of one of Chicago's largest churches and state representative of the city's five poorest districts. And that's just part of his ministry.
by Bob Smietana

The New Evangelicals in the New Century

At the Crossroads
Evangelicals have become major players in American culture, and that may be their biggest problem.
by Martin E. Marty

My Enemy, Myself
What brings evangelicals together is also what pulls us apart.
by Telford Work

While I Was Sleeping
Why my husband finally refused to end my life during my two-month coma.
by Lindsey O'Connor

New Life in a Culture of Death
Hope for Colombia dwells inside its most lethal killing field—Bellavista Prison.
by Deann Alford

A Laughing Child in Exchange for Sin
What exactly does courage look like in an age of abortion?
by Christine A. Scheller

River Deep Mercy Wide
A medical journey on the Rio Negro in Brazil's Amazon Basin
Photos and essay by Gary Gnidovic

The Gradual Grief of Alzheimer's
Robertson McQuilkin reflects on his wife's long battle with Alzheimer's.
Interview by Stan Guthrie

Making Disciples by Sacred Story
Biblical storytelling conveys the realities of our faith better than almost any other form of communication.
by Walter Wangerin Jr.

Gospel Gem
How a dying jewelry tycoon shares the pearl of great price with Panama's elite
by James A. Beverley

North American Report

Politics: Democrats try to show that they also have faith-based values.

Law: Inmates win one for religious liberty.

News Wrap: Contractors block an abortion clinic; Presbyterian conservative under fire; E. K. Bailey, Bob Passantino, and Paul Simon pass away.

Evangelism: Denomination concerned about "character and conduct" of church criticism

Evangelism: Evangelicals try to win Mormons with respect—and hard science.

Business: Big Idea primes itself for a recovery.

World Report

Colombia: Three million displaced people have few options for help.

Ireland: Protestants disillusioned with Good Friday Agreement.

China: House-church Christian dies while in police custody.

News Wrap: Religious liberty advocates decry new restrictions in Turkmenistan; Christians were targets in Saudi Arabia bombing; Ted Fletcher and James Torrance die.

AIDS: Condoms must be part of the prevention package, says Bush administration official and former missionary.

Departments

Inside CT: Carl Henry's Dream
Evangelicals are gaining respect among mainstream journalists, and that would have pleased Carl Henry.
by Ted Olsen

Where We Stand
Let No Law Put Asunder; Muslims at Home in America

Good Question: Operation Evil Power
If Christ has truly defeated the powers of Satan on the Cross (Col. 2:15), why do the powers of evil effectively operate in this world?
Answered by Richard B. Hays

Glittering Images
A profound Christian rethinking of power is overdue
by Andy Crouch

Our Last and Only Hope
A lesson in trust from a grounded crow.
by Stanley J. Grenz

The CT Review
Hip-Hop Opera; Magnificence in Wreckage; It's Not About Us; Looking Back to Go Forward; God-honoring Retirement

Confronting Moral Horror
It's a witness even the most jaded find impressive.
by Charles Colson with Anne Morse

sponsors

'A Voice for Sanity'
J. Lee Grady doesn't want your gold. The journalist wants a 'Holy Ghost housecleaning' of the charismatic movement.

Sarah Pulliam Bailey | posted 11/23/2009 01:11PM

Modern-Day Mordecai
When he's away from his day job, Charisma editor J. Lee Grady is probably working on a project to empower women and confront abuse.

Sarah Pulliam Bailey | posted 11/23/2009 01:06PM

The Next Redesign
Look for Christianity Today's new and improved presence online.

Ted Olsen | posted 11/23/2009 01:43PM

Trees Of Life
How Floresta integrates development discipleship, and creation care overseas.

Deann Alford in the Dominican Republic | posted 11/20/2009 10:56AM

A Grounded Faith
Mexican ministry branches out beyond tree planting to bring healing to souls in a barren land.

Jeremy Weber in Oaxaca, Mexico | posted 11/06/2009 01:56PM

Will Abortion Derail Health Care Reform?
The Senate moves closer to a vote on health care reform, groups argue over presidential appointments, and the Family Research Council issues a correction.

Tobin Grant | posted 11/20/2009 11:05AM

Christ at the Center
Michael Horton says we need to once again let our lives and churches be driven by the gospel.

Interview by Mark Galli | posted 11/19/2009 10:14AM

Cleaning Up After Others
A&E's The Cleaner is about tough love and redemption.

Todd Hertz | posted 11/19/2009 10:19AM

'O, Evangelicos!'
We need not abandon our name—just live up to it.

Philip Yancey | posted 11/18/2009 10:31AM

Wilson's Bookmarks
From the editor of Books & Culture.

posted 11/18/2009 10:33AM

The Best and the Worst New Tech: Mobile Smart Phones
Phones are on track to becoming the most promising—and paralyzing—technology.

Brad Abare, founder of the Center for Church Communication | posted 11/17/2009 09:19AM

The Best and the Worst New Tech: Online Video
The gospel was delivered in a way that people could visualize it.

Mark Kellner, author of God on the Internet | posted 11/17/2009 09:21AM

The Best and the Worst New Tech: What You Least Expect
Technology often brings a myriad of trade-offs.

John Dyer, web development director at Dallas Theological Seminary | posted 11/17/2009 09:22AM

Christ-Centered Cautions
How do we be good, be disciplined, and be like Jesus?

Collin Hansen | posted 11/16/2009 09:29AM

Readers Write
Your responses to the September 2009 issue of Christianity Today.

posted 11/16/2009 09:33AM

Poll: Does works righteousness pervade your church?

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